Block Island School to close next week, library and recreation to reduce programs

Under the direction of Gov. Raimondo, all schools will be closed in Rhode Island next week starting Monday, March 16, including the Block Island School, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The governor made the announcement on Friday, March 13. Block Island School Supt. Mike Convery said “they are moving up all April vacations to next week to give administrations time to put together remote learning plans. We’re closed next week and after that it’s a week by week decision.” Convery said remote learning “will begin the week of March 23 if necessary.” Convery added that “we’ll still